Friday, January 31, 2014

This
week, Dr. Ed Shadid filed to officially be on the ballot for the
election for OKC Mayor. The election will be held on March 4, 2014.

Join
Dr. Shadid and celebrate this milestone on Friday, January 31st at 5:30
p.m. Ed will give a brief talk on the issues facing our city and will
share his vision of how we can build a more inclusive, transparent and
safer Oklahoma City. Refreshments will be served.

This is your city. Come and be involved in the conversation!

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Living Homeless

Photography Show

Opening Reception:

February 7, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Showing February 5 - 8

The Homeless Alliance and Upward Transitions are
partnering with Istvan Gallery to provide the public with a photography
exhibit that snapshots the lives of the homeless in Oklahoma City.
Different homeless vendors for The Curbside Chronicle magazine
partnered with photographers around Oklahoma City to capture these
photos including the image above which was a collaboration between
homeless photographer Marcos Powell and photographer Shannon Cornman of
the Oklahoma Gazette.

These
photographers taught the vendors a little bit about the art of
photography, while the vendors introduced the photographers to what
homelessness looks like on a day-to-day basis. Together, they went
around Oklahoma City and captured photos that the vendors wanted to
share with the non-homeless community.

The exhibit will run from February 5 - 8
at the gallery. The opening reception will be held February 7th from
6-8 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

Everyone
is invited to attend the party, where they can meet the vendors who
took the pictures and also pick up the newest issue of The Curbside
Chronicle. The exhibit includes photography of local shelters, the
streets of Oklahoma City, abandoned houses, and tent-communities. The
hope is that people can see these photos and gain a better understanding
of our local homeless as well as awareness of them in Oklahoma City. We
share this city.

Featuring
the work of Painter Dylan Bradway, Painter/Sculptor Michael Hatcher,
Mixed Media artist Nathan Evans and Photographer Courtney Struttmann.
The show will continue through March 15, 2014.

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Istvan Gallery is available
for private events including meetings, parties, individual art shows
and other special occasions. Our new gallery space is over 2000 s.f. and
perfect for small to medium events. You can complement your event with a
glass blowing session from the Blue Sage Glass Blowing Studios.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Istvan
Gallery and The women of Fringe, OKC’s Women’s Art Organization invite
you to the closing reception of SWOON, an art show celebrating the life
of the party.

This
has been a highly successful and acclaimed show. There are plenty of
wonderful pieces still available and the SWOON Artist's Market will be
completely restocked. Good time to remember your Valentine!

The show runs through January 31.

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Living Homeless

Photography Show

February 4 - 8

Opening Reception:

February 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Homeless Alliance and Upward Transitions are
partnering with Istvan Gallery to provide the public with a photography
exhibit that snapshots the lives of the homeless in Oklahoma City.
Different homeless vendors for The Curbside Chronicle magazine
partnered with photographers around Oklahoma City to capture these
photos including the image above which was a collaboration between
homeless photographer Marcos Powell and photographer Shannon Cornman of
the Oklahoma Gazette.

These
photographers taught the vendors a little bit about the art of
photography, while the vendors introduced the photographers to what
homelessness looks like on a day-to-day basis. Together, they went
around Oklahoma City and captured photos that the vendors wanted to
share with the non-homeless community.

The
exhibit will run from February 4th-8th at Istvan Gallery, located at
1218 N. Western in Oklahoma City. The opening reception will be held
February 7th from 6-8pm at the gallery. The exhibit and reception is
free and open to the public.

Everyone
is invited to attend the party, where they can meet the vendors who
took the pictures and also pick up the newest issue of The Curbside
Chronicle. The exhibit includes photography of local shelters, the
streets of Oklahoma City, abandoned houses, and tent-communities. The
hope is that people can see these photos and gain a better understanding
of our local homeless as well as awareness of them in Oklahoma City. We
share this city.

Featuring
the work of Painter Dylan Bradway, Painter/Sculptor Michael Hatcher,
Mixed Media artist Nathan Evans and Photographer Courtney Struttmann.
The show will continue through March 22, 2014.

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Istvan Gallery is available
for private events including meetings, parties, individual art shows
and other special occasions. Our new gallery space is over 2000 s.f. and
perfect for small to medium events. You can complement your event with a
glass blowing session from the Blue Sage Glass Blowing Studios. For
booking information, please call Stephen at 405.831.2874.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS'2014-15 BROADWAY SEASON

Phantom of the Opera. Image provided

Celebrity Attractions is proud to announce that Cameron Mackintosh’s
spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THEPHANTOM OF THE OPERA opens the Celebrity Attractions’ 2014-2015 Broadway Season
in Oklahoma City at the Civic Center Music Hall. Be enchanted with three Oklahoma City
nationally touring Broadway premieres including the critically
acclaimed, whimsical musical
Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!, eight time Tony® Award winner, including Best Musical –
ONCE, and one unforgettable night when four major talents came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band in
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Experience one of theatre’s most legendary musicals with
Lerner and Loewe’s
majestic CAMELOT.

“Right now, Oklahoma
City is the King of one-week Broadway seasons, with the largest number
of Broadway Season Subscribers in the entire country thanks to
our sponsors and Oklahoma City’s continuing support.
So, we at Celebrity Attractions, decided to bring a
spectacular Broadway Season for 2014-2015 that is fit for a King!
We are proud to announce the highly anticipated regal Broadway
blockbuster,
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as you’ve never seen it before,” said Ed. L. Payton, Celebrity Attractions CEO. “Don’t hear the words ‘sold out!’ The 2014-2015 Broadway Season offers many
spectacular experiences at the theatre!”

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

August 27-September 2, 2014 (Subscriber Dates)

Following an acclaimed
sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular
new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success,
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will come to Oklahoma City as part of a
brand new North American Tour. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better
than ever before,” this production boasts many exciting special effects
including the show’s legendary chandelier,
new scenic and lighting designs, new staging and choreography. The
beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and
orchestra of 52, making this
PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour.

Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical

October 28- November 2, 2014Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is
the record-setting Broadway holiday sensation which features the hit
songs “You’re
A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the original
animated special. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch,
whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away
from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets and
costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport
audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville and helps remind us of the
true meaning of the holiday season. Don’t miss what
The New York Times calls, “AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE! 100 times better than any bedside story.”

ONCE

January 13-18, 2015

Winner of eight 2012 Tony® Awards including BEST MUSICAL,
ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an
impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments
onstage,
ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who's
about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a
sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between
them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights...
but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex
than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically
breathtaking,
ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go.
It's an unforgettable story about going for your dreams and the power of
music to connect us all.

CAMELOT

February 24- March 1, 2015

Experience Camelot’s
“one brief shining moment” as Lerner and Loewe envisioned it in one of
theatre’s most legendary musicals. Recount the time-honored legend of
King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot,
and the Knights of the Round Table in an enchanting fable of chivalry,
majesty, and brotherhood in this four-time Tony Award® winning show.
Intimate and fresh, never has this story of passion, pageantry and
betrayal been more captivating. The celebrated score
includes the classics “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Simple Joys of
Maidenhood,” and the title song, “Camelot.”

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

May 5-10, 2015

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
is the Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the
electrifying
true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock
‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl
Perkins for the first and only time. Featuring timeless hits including
“Blue Suede Shoes,” “Ring of Fire,” “That’s All
Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,”
“Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “See Ya Later, Alligator,” “Fever,”
“Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more, this thrilling musical
brings you inside the recording studio with four major
talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one
unforgettable night. Rock and Roll's best kept secret... revealed,
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!

To guarantee great seats for all five nationally touring Broadway productions at the Civic Center Music Hall, become a Celebrity Attractions’ 2014-2015 BroadwaySeason Subscriber. Season Subscriber benefits include
many advantages: the best seats at the lowest prices, the same great
seats for every show, the ability to buy additional tickets to
individual shows before the public, the option to exchange
show tickets to another performance before the public on sale, and the
opportunity to purchase tickets to any special add-on productions before
the general public. To become a Season Subscriber, call Celebrity
Attractions toll free at
(800) 869-1451 or for more information visit www.CelebrityAttractions.com. Season prices are $359-$98.

We are very pleased to have Magic 104.1 FM,
The Oklahoman and American Airlines as our season sponsors for this spectacular new season.

Oklahoma City's first indoor urban park is set to open today and will be an immersive, interactive playground held at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma and
designed by local artists to encourage creative exploration for kids
and families. The park will include Lego and sandbox play areas, ceiling
kite flying, multi-media green screen, noodle forest, balloon animals
and hula hoops. Seeking Sitters will provide professional supervision.

The
"park" presented by Fowler Honda and featuring synthetic grass indoor
by Always Greener OK opens to the public with a reception at 6 p.m.
featuring a live performance by "Kindie Rock" acts Sugar Free Allstars and Spaghetti Eddie!,
and cold pressed organic juices by Organic Squeeze. IAO Gallery is
located at 706 W. Sheridan Ave. The park will remain open every Saturday
through February, from noon to 5 p.m.

Film Row says "Thank You Very Much" with January Premiere

Come kick off 2014 in style with the first Premiere on Film Row of the year! Coming back bigger and better we want to "thank you very much" Elvis style!

Premiere on Film Row, sponsored by Fowler Honda,
is a family- and pet-friendly event on the third Friday of each month,
year-round, featuring film screenings, live music, art exhibitions and
gourmet food trucks and more. The event is FREE and open to the public.

Oklahoma City's first indoor urban park will be an immersive, interactive playground held at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma and
designed by local artists to encourage creative exploration for kids
and families. The park will include Lego and sandbox play areas, ceiling
kite flying, multi-media green screen, noodle forest, balloon animals
and hula hoops. Seeking Sitters will provide professional supervision.

The
"park" presented by Fowler Honda and featuring synthetic grass indoor
by Always Greener OK opens to the public with a reception at 6 p.m.
featuring a live performance by "Kindie Rock" acts Sugar Free Allstars
and Spaghetti Eddie!, and cold pressed organic juices by Organic
Squeeze. IAO Gallery is located at 706 W. Sheridan Ave. The park will
remain open every Saturday through February, during the gallery's
regular hours: noon to 5 p.m.

thespyfm.com will debut 'The
Social Hour,' a live radio show hosted by Ferris O'Brien and a special
guest from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. inside the Hart Building each month during
Premiere on Film Row. The show will air on KOSU Radio 91.7 FM and at
thespyfm.com and focus on what's happening at the block party and the
latest news from the Oklahoma film and music industries. The public is
invited to watch and listen to the show in person, as it is happening,
while enjoying wraps and fruit by Film Row restaurant Chopt and wine and
dessert by The Paramount OKC.

The theme for this month's event is "Thank You Very Much," with several venues paying tribute to Elvis Presley.

Elvis
tribute band Mike Black & the Stingrays will perform at 6 p.m. at
Dunlap Codding, a patent, trademark and copyright law firm located at
609 W. Sheridan Ave. There will also be a district wide velvet Elvis
scavenger hunt. Check-in with Julie Oseland at the event for details.

Art
rock band The Uncanny Violet Unicorn will perform in The Paramount OKC
café from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Breck McGough, a composer from Haworth,
Okla., will perform an original score with the 1925 silent Western film
"Tumbleweeds," about the Oklahoma land run, in the screening room at
6:30 p.m. (run time 78 minutes). OKC Improv will perform live comedy in
the screening room from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Elvis-inspired peanut butter
and banana sandwiches will be served in the café.

The Paramount OKC is located at 701 W. Sheridan Ave.

Pop
singer/songwriter Blake Fischer will perform at 7:30 p.m. at The Hub
OKC, located at 7 N. Lee Ave. next to The Paramount OKC. Locally
produced craft beer will be served.

Oddfab Design Lab, located at
703 W. Sheridan Ave., will host an art exhibition featuring recent
works by Trent Lawson presented on black velvet, select Elvis-inspired
folk art pieces from Dig It boutique and Hugh Meade's 'rock throne'
flaming guitar chair from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be a cash bar.

Film
Row is the last remaining film exchange district in the U.S. Beginning
in 1907, Hollywood studios including Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros.,
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Fox Films had operations in the 42-block area
between Classen Boulevard and Walker Avenue along Sheridan Avenue. Film
exchanges served the film industry as distribution centers, where
theater owners came to view and lease films. Film Row was listed in the
National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Event updates will be shared via Twitter (@PremiereOKC) and on the official Facebook event page.

Join OKC Pride for
the first annual Second Chance Prom at the Individual Artist of
Oklahoma. Tickets are just $25 each or $45 per couple. Tickets may be
purchased on ticketstorm.com, from any board member or at the door.
Advance reservations are highly recommended. Ticket price includes live
DJ, hors d'ovres and non-alcoholic refreshments. Cash bars will be
available and will include drink specials.

Parking is available across the street.
Pre-party at AlibisClub Okc.
After-party at Grandad's Bar.